A1 Expression तटस्थ

C'est génial

It's great, It's awesome

मतलब

Used to express strong enthusiasm or approval.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

In France, 'C'est génial' is often used with a specific rising intonation on the 'nial' to show extra excitement. In Quebec, while 'C'est génial' is understood, you are just as likely to hear 'C'est l'fun' or 'C'est écoeurant' (which slangily means 'awesome' despite its literal meaning of 'disgusting'). On French TikTok and Instagram, 'Génial' is often replaced by 'Incroyable' or 'Pépite' (a nugget/gem) by Gen Z.

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Use it as a filler

If you don't know what to say when someone tells you good news, 'C'est génial !' is always a safe and polite choice.

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Watch the 'g'

Don't pronounce it with a hard 'g' like 'goat'. It's a soft 'zh' sound.

मतलब

Used to express strong enthusiasm or approval.

💡

Use it as a filler

If you don't know what to say when someone tells you good news, 'C'est génial !' is always a safe and polite choice.

⚠️

Watch the 'g'

Don't pronounce it with a hard 'g' like 'goat'. It's a soft 'zh' sound.

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The Sarcastic Twist

If you drop your phone in a puddle and say 'C'est génial' with a flat tone, people will know you're being sarcastic.

खुद को परखो

Choose the correct reaction to: 'J'ai trouvé un billet de 50 euros !'

J'ai trouvé un billet de 50 euros !

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: C'est génial !

Finding money is a positive event, so 'C'est génial' is the only appropriate reaction.

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'génial'.

Cette pizza est ____ !

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: géniale

'Pizza' is a feminine singular noun, so the adjective must be 'géniale'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: Your friend tells you they are getting married.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: C'est génial !

Marriage is a major happy event deserving of 'C'est génial'.

Fill in the missing line.

A: On va à la plage ? B: Oui, ____ !

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: c'est génial

When reacting to a whole idea or proposal, use the impersonal 'c'est'.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

When to say 'C'est génial!'

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Good News

  • New job
  • Winning a game
  • Pregnancy
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Great Ideas

  • Travel plan
  • New invention
  • Party theme

Quality Things

  • A movie
  • A meal
  • A gift

अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Choose the correct reaction to: 'J'ai trouvé un billet de 50 euros !' Choose A1

J'ai trouvé un billet de 50 euros !

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: C'est génial !

Finding money is a positive event, so 'C'est génial' is the only appropriate reaction.

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'génial'. Fill Blank A2

Cette pizza est ____ !

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: géniale

'Pizza' is a feminine singular noun, so the adjective must be 'géniale'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: Your friend tells you they are getting married.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: C'est génial !

Marriage is a major happy event deserving of 'C'est génial'.

Fill in the missing line. dialogue_completion A1

A: On va à la plage ? B: Oui, ____ !

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: c'est génial

When reacting to a whole idea or proposal, use the impersonal 'c'est'.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

7 सवाल

It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also with a boss if the context is positive and enthusiastic.

Yes! 'Il est génial' means 'He is brilliant' or 'He is a great guy'.

The masculine plural is 'géniaux' and the feminine plural is 'géniales'.

They are interchangeable, but 'génial' feels slightly more 'inspired' or 'clever'.

No, 'génial' is already an absolute. Use 'C'est vraiment génial' instead.

No, that is a false friend. In French, it means 'brilliant' or 'awesome'.

Add an 'e': géniale.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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C'est super

synonym

That's super/great

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C'est top

similar

That's the best / That's great

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C'est nul

contrast

That sucks / That's rubbish

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C'est formidable

similar

That's wonderful

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